Happy National Poinsettia Day!

By Grace Cordial

Created 12/12/2012 - 10:57am

December 12 commemorates the poinsettia (a.k.a. poinsetta) — the most popular holiday plant, which is indigenous to Mexico and Central America. December 12 has been officially designated by the U.S. Congress as National Poinsettia Day in honor of the first Ambassador to the new Republic of Mexico, Joel Poinsett of South Carolina, as well as of American businessman, Paul Ecke Jr., who later successfully marketed the poinsettia worldwide.